CVE-2023-22090 in PeopleSoft Enterprise CC Common Application Objects
Summary
by MITRE • 10/25/2023
Vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise CC Common Application Objects product of Oracle PeopleSoft (component: Events & Notifications). The supported version that is affected is 9.2. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise CC Common Application Objects. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all PeopleSoft Enterprise CC Common Application Objects accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.5 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/10/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-22090 affects Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise CC Common Application Objects component known as Events & Notifications within the broader PeopleSoft ecosystem. This security flaw resides in version 9.2 of the software and represents a significant concern for organizations utilizing PeopleSoft applications for their business processes. The vulnerability specifically impacts the authentication and authorization mechanisms that govern access to critical application objects and data within the PeopleSoft environment. The affected component serves as a central hub for event handling and notification processing, making it a potential target for malicious actors seeking to exploit weaknesses in the system's access controls.
This vulnerability manifests as an authentication bypass or privilege escalation issue that can be exploited by attackers with minimal technical sophistication. The CVSS score of 6.5 indicates a moderate to high severity threat level, with the base vector showing network accessibility, low attack complexity, and the requirement for low privilege access. The vulnerability's exploitability is enhanced by the fact that it can be triggered through standard HTTP network protocols, meaning that an attacker does not require physical access to the system or specialized tools beyond basic web browsing capabilities. The attack surface is particularly concerning because it allows for unauthorized access to critical data within the PeopleSoft environment, potentially compromising sensitive business information and operational processes.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data access issues, as successful exploitation can lead to complete compromise of all accessible data within the PeopleSoft Common Application Objects framework. This scenario presents a serious risk to organizations relying on PeopleSoft for core business functions including financial management, human resources, and enterprise resource planning. The confidentiality impact is rated as high, indicating that attackers could potentially access sensitive data such as employee records, financial information, customer data, and other proprietary business information. The vulnerability's potential for data exfiltration and unauthorized system manipulation makes it particularly dangerous in enterprise environments where PeopleSoft applications handle mission-critical information.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including applying the vendor-provided patches and updates as soon as they become available, along with network segmentation and access controls to limit exposure. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-287 which addresses authentication issues, and could potentially be mapped to ATT&CK techniques related to privilege escalation and credential access. Security teams should conduct thorough assessments of their PeopleSoft environments to identify and remediate any additional vulnerabilities that might exist within the same application framework. Monitoring network traffic for suspicious HTTP requests and implementing intrusion detection systems can help identify exploitation attempts before they succeed. The remediation process should include comprehensive testing to ensure that patches do not introduce regressions in existing PeopleSoft functionality while maintaining the security posture against this specific vulnerability.